Border Patrol agents detain more than $1.7 millions worth of marijuana

laine Sector Border Patrol agents seized the 2006 Hummer H3 along with nearly 450 pounds of crystal methamphetamine from a residential area near the border with international.

U.S. Border Patrol agents from Blaine Sector seized nearly 450 pounds of methamphetamine last Friday.

Last Friday, at approximately 10 p.m., agents working for Blaine Station Blaine Station encountered an abandoned Hummer H3 with multiple big duffle bags. The search through the duffle bags revealed white crystalline substance that was then tested to determine if it was methamphetamine. Methamphetamine is estimated to have a street value of more than $1.7 million.

“Vigilant and steadfast, Blaine Sector Border Patrol agents secure and protect our nation from those who wish to do us harm,” stated Blaine Sector Chief Agent David S. BeMiller. “This seizure is an excellent example of their commitment to this honorable mission by taking nearly 450 pounds of methamphetamine off the streets.”

In order to stop the illegal trafficking of people, drugs as well as other illegal substances, the U.S. Border Patrol maintains an extremely high degree of surveillance on corridors of egress near our borders.

If you want to report any suspicious activity in authorities at the U.S. Border Patrol, contact Blaine Sector at 360-332-9200. Follow us on Twitter @USBPChiefBLW and Instagram @usbpchiefblw.